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Entertainment commission hears Broadway Corridor findings and community recommendations
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Summary
An ad hoc committee reported concerns about party buses, youth access to 18+ venues, towing and accessibility, and recommended community patrols, storefront art and staggered closing times to address crowding and safety on Broadway.
Commissioners heard a report from an ad hoc committee on the Broadway Corridor that catalogued neighborhood concerns and proposed a mix of short‑ and long‑term responses.
A commissioner leading the ad hoc visit said party buses — regulated at the state level — are dumping thousands of patrons into Broadway neighborhoods and that existing regulations do not control alcohol brought aboard. The committee recommended exploring changes including staggered closing times to avoid the simultaneous discharge of several thousand patrons, expanded late-night dining options to disperse crowds, and coordinated communication among venues so repeat offenders can be tracked between clubs.
The report also described drug‑related activity, difficulties with taxi pick-ups and tow‑away schedules that disadvantage nearby restaurants and hotels, and neighborhood unrest in places such as Vallejo Steps. The presenter listed community steps already taken — forming a "Voice of Broadway" group, pursuing storefront art with ArtSpan and approaching PG&E for lighting — and invited continued collaboration with supervisors' offices, SFPD and neighborhood groups ahead of major events such as the America’s Cup.
Public commenters and neighborhood representatives supported community patrols, modifications to last-call timing, and a standing town hall on public safety. Commissioner questions focused on how many venue owners participated and what the next operational steps should be to leverage upcoming city events for neighborhood improvement.
